Results for Substance Abuse Counseling

Find the online or on-campus substance abuse counseling degree that best fits your needs at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

lthough co-occurring disorders have only been recognized in recent years, they are pervasive. It is estimated that 37 percent of alcohol abusers and 53...

In Iceland, teenage smoking, drinking and drug use have been radically cut in the past 20 years. Emma Young finds out how they did it, and why other countries won’t follow suit.

Aug 11, 2014 | 8:24 PM
Friends of comedian
Robin Williams
, who died Monday at age 63 in an apparent suicide , urged the public Monday to seek help if they have suicidal thoughts and encouraged friends to stay alert to any warning signs of depression
"Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny," comedian Jimmy Kimmel said on Twitter . "If you're sad, please tell someone."
The "romantic notion" that suicide is caused by one diastrous change in someone's…

New research identifies ways to break the multigenerational cycle of addiction.

Substance abuse treatment can seem frightening or intimidating if you are not sure what to expect. If you have never been to a treatment center or if your ideas about what treatment may be like come from media portrayals, take the time to learn what your experience will really be like. The reality is that … Continue reading "What to Expect at Substance Abuse Treatment"

Catching substance abuse early can help guide a teen back on track and potentially avoid years of physical, emotional, financial and legal repercussions.

After a mass shooting, the nation debates the merits of strengthening gun safety laws or improving the mental health system. But what if it were possible to teach people how to decrease their desire to kill? James Kimmel, Jr. — an author and psychiatry lecturer at Yale University — believes that by focusing on motive control, we can move beyond the usual political arguments about gun safety or mental health and actually prevent a shooter from pulling the trigger
Kimmel claims that many…

People can experience a wide range of emotions before and after a disaster or traumatic event. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen. Take Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones Eating a healthy diet, avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol, and getting regular exercise can reduce stress and anxiety. Activities as simple as taking a walk, stretching, and deep breathing can help relieve stress.

In observing Suicide Prevention Month, perhaps the first place to start is our understanding that suicide is -- in fact -- preventable. Yes, it is true that there are more people dying each year in the U.S. by suicide than there are people dying in car accidents
In the shadow of these tragic deaths (now exceeding over 39,000 yearly), federal surveys reported that over 11.5 million…

New research reaffirms that bipolar teens are at high risk of developing drug problems as they age.

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are now the most popular form of nicotine use among middle and high school students, with an estimated 3 million students using them. There has been a 10-fold increase in the use of e-cigarettes among high school students between 2011 and 2015 – from 1.5 percent to 16 percent. In fact, more teens use these products today than smoke cigarettes. Still, approximately…

Identifying substance abuse addiction in ourselves or a loved one can be very challenging. Here are some ways to identify the addiction problem.

If you grew up with a parent abusing drugs or alcohol, you probably have bad memories. Discover how your parent’s substance abuse affected you & what to do about it.

by Kayla Gill on July 7, 2021
Rehab is a place for you to build a sustainable life. In order to do that, you’ll develop healthy daily habits, learn to cope with cravings, and set goals. This is not a simple process. In order to create a better future, you first need to understand what led you to this point. By working through your emotional experience of your life so far, you’ll learn more about yourself and your own values. And when you…

by Mike Tobias, Senior Producer/Reporter, NET News
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Mike Tobias, Senior Producer/Reporter, NET News
July 29, 2015 - 6:45am
About 10,000 people are homeless in Nebraska each year. Recently two names dropped off that list, an Omaha couple who were living in a tent camp. In February we introduced…

We often overlook – or don’t understand – the importance of good mental health as a part of a healthy, fulfilling life. Mental illness, substance abuse and e...

Once a week we talk about various issues that women in sobriety are facing. Our discussions often include topics concerning women in substance abuse treatmen...

Recovery diet tips for those who are recovering from substance abuse.